Developmental Progress Stories

March 14, 2023

Vickie Cundiff Felts '76, Phyllis Mae Cundiff '78 and Donna Cundiff Kummer '79 attended Radford to prepare for careers dedicated to helping others. Over the years, the three sisters have embodied the spirit of giving in more ways than one.

March 7, 2023

Support of the STARS Fund enables students to benefit from opportunities like presenting their research at conferences, experiencing eye-opening performances and engaging debates, and participating in experiential learning activities.

August 31, 2022

2022 marks the 29th year of Radford University’s partnership with the Scottish Rite, the 27th year of summer programs and more than $1 million in total donations from the Scottish Rite.

May 31, 2022

One way Radford University alumni can give back to the next generation of Highlanders is through volunteerism. Audra Shekleton ’04 has stayed engaged by doing just that – giving back to the university that helped her on her journey to success.

May 25, 2022

In 2018, the Stosser Family Nursing Scholarship was established to provide support to Radford University nursing students from Southwest Virginia.

May 25, 2022

The Rogers Career Readiness Endowment Award provides Radford University students with brand new professional attire and shoes to help them look their best and feel fully prepared while presenting their research at conferences, career fairs, networking opportunities and interviews. 

May 24, 2022

You help us move Radford University forward! When you make a recurring monthly or annual gift to Radford, you support our program needs and expand the opportunities and funding available to our students.

February 28, 2022

Dr. Ann S. Ferren, former Vice President for Academic Affairs at Radford University, believes in investing in the next generation of Highlanders. She has established the Dr. Edna Warweg Speidel Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry and the Dr. Ann S. Ferren MCAT Preparation Scholarship and endowed the Ann S. Ferren Student Research Fund.

October 12, 2021

Faye and Ronnie established the Marcum Family Scholarship, which will assist students pursuing teacher licensure that prepares them to provide inclusive educational services to exceptional learners in the general and adapted curriculum.

July 9, 2021

On April 13, 2021, ten of the 2019-20 and 2020-21 Hattie M. Strong Foundation scholars gathered for a virtual celebration where they each expressed their gratitude for the scholarship support and shared presentations that recapped their student teaching experiences.

June 30, 2021

The Summer Bridge Program welcomes high school students to Radford University’s campus for a week of engaging activities that provide a window into the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and careers.

June 30, 2021

A love of sports brought Greg ’12 and Lauren Juanarena ’10, M.O.T. ’12 to Radford University, and a passion for giving has kept them connected.

April 1, 2021

The many lives Catherine touched through her teaching inspired Frank and Palma to encourage the future generations of teachers in her memory in the form of a scholarship for students pursuing a degree in elementary education.